sociology
Jesse Jackson spends a few days at Furman
Before he became one of America’s foremost Civil Rights leaders, Greenville native Jesse Jackson dreamed of attending Furman. That wasn’t possible since Furman didn’t integrate its student population until 1965, a year after the passage...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Commuter Challenge: Professor encourages campus to bike to work
MAY 16, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer In a move to boost the number of bike commuters on campus, Furman sociology professor Ken Kolb masterminded the “April Commuter Challenge.” By ratcheting up the...
Continue ReadingMayEx focus: Sociology class examines Hampton Avenue bridge’s future
May 23, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Sociology professor Ken Kolb first became intrigued by the dilapidated structure during his morning commute, biking to work at Furman via the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Since then,...
Continue ReadingMayEx focus: The world according to Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie
May 24, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Before enrolling in the May Experience “Simpsonology” course this month, Furman junior Caitlin Shelton had never before seen an episode of the animated television show featuring the...
Continue ReadingSociology professor Aaron Passell writes book on New Urbanism movement
September 17, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman sociology professor Aaron Passell has written a book about the New Urbanism movement and its influence on suburban design, planning and development in recent decades. Building the...
Continue ReadingFaculty playing larger role in student recruiting
Furman faculty play an integral role in student recruiting. They make telephone calls, attend out-of-town receptions and even invite prospective students and parents into their classrooms. This kind of personal attention makes Furman distinctive and...
Continue ReadingSociology professor Longest quoted in Greenville News article
Kyle Longest, an assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in a Greenville News article about stay-at-home moms who are becoming work-at-home moms. Longest said the mom entrepreneur trend is part of a broader movement.
Continue ReadingHurst, Kolb and Longest’s book published
SPRING, 2012 Allison Hurst's book College and the Working Class was published by Sense Publishing as part of its Social Mobility Series. The book draws on a wealth of previous research to tell the stories...
Continue ReadingChoosing not to cheat
Sociology professor Ken Kolb and his student researcher are investigating the impact of First Year Seminars on students' tendencies to cheat.
Continue ReadingA study in urban sociology
The Greenville News story is about a decrepit pin-and-truss bridge, officially closed for years, that spans the Norfolk-Southern railroad tracks and continues to serve as the last remaining link between parts of an urban Greenville...
Continue ReadingGiving voice
“Stand up and speak to increase the visibility of those who aren’t seen. But also know when it is your time to sit and lend the microphone to those whose experiences can be louder and...
Continue ReadingFaculty, staff receive grants from ACS
Nine Furman faculty and staff members have received grants from the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), an organization serving 16 nationally ranked liberal arts institutions. ACS Faculty Development Grants are funded by the Mellon Foundation...
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